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Post by ashley on May 23, 2007 23:03:08 GMT -5
My brother sold me his United Motors Matrix 150, but because he and his wife are too short for their Kymco People 250, he's trading me flat out. I was wondering, how much of a riding difference is there between these two bikes? Obviously, there will be more power, but does anyone have any knowledge on Kymcos and how well their reputation is? I don't think I like the look of the people 250, but with the interstate attainable speed, I'll manage...
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Post by Aaron on May 23, 2007 23:16:34 GMT -5
Ashley that is the best deal I ever heard of! KYMCO is bar none probably the best off brand scooter imported. Just be carefull when you first use it. It will seem heavier and more powerful but with the big wheels it will ride and handle much better than the Matrix. You are trading for a scooter with a $2000 minimum higher price tag than your Matrix if you were to buy either new. Great deal and congrats!
Aaron
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Post by gusset on May 24, 2007 0:13:16 GMT -5
I'll second what ACD said, though I'd suggest that Daelim would be in the running for the best non-Japanese imported scooter (I admit I'm biased, though  ). Kymco makes a high quality scooter, and is a very well established company that's been doing this for years and definitely knows how to build a great scooter. Established dealer network, great warranties, seriously top notch build quality, excellent reliability, virtually no need to "tinker" with it or work out kinks (you buy it, and just ride it and provide for general maintenance...), etc. Definitely comparable to the Japanese bikes, but not as expensive. You may not like the look of the People 250, but that bike is a serious machine. Here's a review that pretty much says it all; also, follow the link at the beginning of the article for the 24 hour torture test a group of motorcycle riders put one through. www.justgottascoot.com/people250.htmSorry to go off the deep end here, but I just want to help you understand the nature of the bike that seems to have fallen into your lap... |
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Post by lewtwo on May 24, 2007 6:44:22 GMT -5
Ashely you are one lucky dawg.
That is the one machine that I would choose over my Vespa GT.
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Post by earlwb on May 24, 2007 7:37:10 GMT -5
Wow you are a very lucky person. Kymcos are relaly good quality scooters.
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Post by AZscooter on May 24, 2007 9:39:10 GMT -5
Ashley
I have two Kymco's a People 150 and a GrandVista 250. This brand is one of the best there is. I have 5K miles on the 150 and have never done anything to it but change oil. There has never been a loose nut or wire or hose connection. The same with the 250 but it only has 1500 miles on it. I would say that you by far got the best end of that deal.
Mike
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Post by tispectrum on May 24, 2007 14:01:33 GMT -5
Mike I see you have a box on your GV. I find the underseat storage is so roomy I don't have the need for a box. Do you know of anyone that has put on the optional seat and what their opinion is?
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Post by Andi on May 24, 2007 17:48:43 GMT -5
I would stay away from Kymco, nothing but trouble, always something to repair and mess around with. I'm sure however I could find a couple of bucks to take it of your hands, should be enough to buy a quality chinese scoot ;D
Just kidding of course ....... Ditto on everything everybody has already said (except the last comment, sorry don't know about the seat). By far my favorite Scoot, that would be my ride if I could afford it. I had to get used to the look at first I thought it was odd, but I really like it now and you can't seem to read anything bad about it. Make sure to read the link "gusset" provided, excellent review.
You really are a lucky dawg.
Andi
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Post by ashley on May 25, 2007 9:33:50 GMT -5
Here is the reason he traded it to me. They were too short to flat foot it, and his wife dropped it in their driveway. There was minimal amount of cosmetic damage...Here are the pics www.geocities.com/toreador1033/kymcopic1.jpgwww.geocities.com/toreador1033/kymcopic2.jpgwww.geocities.com/toreador1033/kymcopic3.jpgAs you can see, it's not very obvious and I'm sure it wouldn't be much to fix it, but how much would you guys think it would cost to repair these scratches? It's just these 3 areas on the front right side and fender...I'm sure that even with these scratches it's still a good deal. I don't like the kilometer odometer, but I'll live. It rides very differently than the 150! OMG! It's so front heavy, I have to get used to just letting the front fall into turns and curves. I love the room, and my trunk! Great bike! |
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Post by Andi on May 25, 2007 12:57:18 GMT -5
I couldn't tell you about pricing to repair it in the US, but that looks like a little putty to fill deeper scratches and repainting the varius pieces. The most difficult thing would be to blend the colors to match to the rest and as it is a metalic paint it would have to be clear coated.
If it was me I would take the opportunity and re-paint the whole scoot in my choice colour and that wouldn't necessarily be a metallic paint, might even add some graphics.
As to the ride, I would think it may feel front heavy due to the larger wheel, which takes away from the nimble handling of what you are used to on the 150, but it more than makes up for it in highway handling. This scoot opens up a lot more possibilities for usage, don't worry about it you'll get used to it. Enjoy, you got an awesome ride!
Andi
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Post by jose on May 25, 2007 16:36:47 GMT -5
You got a great deal.
Regards the paint.. try some car was.. clear. and slight buffing.. by hand or buffer..
May end up filling the scratch with was and allowing it to dry and minimize the see-able.
Just a quick fix..
Or better yet.. paint it bright orange..
Get a chance.. drive around at slow speeds at some empty parking lot.. get use to the center gravity point.. it is a heavier bike and the better you feel, the better you 'may' ride..
Safe riding
Jose'
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). Kymco makes a high quality scooter, and is a very well established company that's been doing this for years and definitely knows how to build a great scooter. Established dealer network, great warranties, seriously top notch build quality, excellent reliability, virtually no need to "tinker" with it or work out kinks (you buy it, and just ride it and provide for general maintenance...), etc.
